CHESHIRE — An opportunity was in front of Cheshire's Jack Cunningham and Andrew Yamin, and they grabbed hold and wouldn't let go.

A year ago, Rams' interim head coach Don Drust thrust the dynamic duo into starting roles as a defensive back and outside linebacker, respectively, despite the fact they were incoming sophomores and played exclusively on the freshmen team in 2011.

"It became a no-brainer," said Drust of the their jump to varsity, saying some time you have to go with your instincts.

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